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tragic flaw

 

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Noun tragic flaw has 1 sense
  1. tragic flaw, hamartia - the character flaw or error of a tragic hero that leads to his downfall
    --1 is a kind of flaw

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Tragic Flaw

Noun: A character trait or characteristic that leads to the downfall of a tragic hero in a literary work.

Example sentence: Macbeth's ambition proves to be his tragic flaw, leading him to commit heinous acts in order to fulfill his desires for power.


Adjective: Describing something or someone that possesses a significant flaw or vulnerability leading to their downfall or ultimate failure.

Example sentence: The company's lack of marketing strategy proved to be their tragic flaw, resulting in their products being overshadowed by competitors.


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